Kurda - Naya Baradwar, Sakti

Kurda is a village situated in the Naya Baradwar tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 17 km from Sakti and around 31 km from Janjgir. Kurda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurda is 436921. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.89 hectares and falls under the 495689 pincode. Barjhar is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kurda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Janjgir Champa Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kurda

According to the 2011 Census, Kurda village had a total population of 1,387 people, including 675 males and 712 females, living in 299 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.56%, with male literacy at 87.19% and female literacy at 54.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 446.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kurda

Kurda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kurda

Kurda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baradwar, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barjhar to Kurda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kurda is about 31 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kurda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kurda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kurda village are given below:

FAQs about Kurda